FINAL EXAM NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
APRIL 2016
POSSESSION USE OF CELL PHONES OR ANY SUCH ELECTRONIC GADGETS IS NOT PERMITTED INSIDE THE
EXAMINATION HALL.
GENERAL SURGERY
PAPER III
SURG/APRIL/16/12/III
Time 3 hours
Max. Marks 100
Important instructions:
• Attempt all questions in order.
• Each question carries 10 marks.
• Read the question carefully and answer to the point neatly and legibly.
• Do not leave any blank pages between two answers.
• Indicate the question number correctly for the answer in the margin space.
• Answer all the parts of a single question together.
• Start the answer to a question on a fresh page or leave adequate space between two answers.
• Draw table/diagrams/flowcharts wherever appropriate.
Write short notes on:
1. Classify polyps of the colon.
Clinical features and treatment of solitary villous adenoma.

2. What are the causes of obstructive jaundice?
Investigations and preparation of a patient with obstructive
jaundice for elective surgery.

3. What are the indications of surgery for duodenal ulcer?
Various methods available and their advantages
disadvantages.

4. Pathophysiology of gall stone formation.
Clinical features and management of gall stones.

5. Various surgical methods available for treating rectal prolapse.
10
6. Clinical features and management of carotid body tumor.
4+6
7. Causes and management of deep vein thrombosis.
3+7
8. Enumerate causes of leg ulcers.
Management of various leg ulcers.

9. Different therapeutic interventions available for peripheral
arterial disease due to atherosclerosis.
10
10. Classify thoracic outlet syndromes.
Clinical features and management of cervical rib.